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to precheck

to precheck

4.9
To check something before an event to avoid problems
  • verb
  • /ˈpriːˌtʃɛk/
translation icon : prechequear
  • To avoid delays, you should always precheck your flight status before leaving for the airport.

Examples

  • But many times, the presenter did not precheck the equipment or was not familiar with the local setup.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Before the meeting, make sure to precheck the presentation slides for any errors.

  • The travel agency advises clients to precheck their reservation details online.

Synonyms

to review
vsto precheck
  • Formal
384 2.6

To examine something again to check details or make changes

is specifically about checking before an official process rather than rechecking
to check over
vsto precheck
10 2.8

To look at something carefully to find mistakes or problems

emphasizes being done before an official process rather than general inspection
to check through
vsto precheck
4 3.2

To look at something carefully and check all its parts

is about timing in advance rather than an exhaustive detailed review
to kick the tires
vsto precheck
  • Informal
3 6.7

To look at and try something before you decide to buy or use it

is more formal and used for advance checks before official procedures
to prescreen
vsto precheck
1 4.1

To check people or things before a main process

is focused on checks before official procedures or events
to pretest
vsto precheck
1 3.9

To test something before its main use to find problems and make sure it works

is a general in advance check before an official process or event
to presurvey
vsto precheck
6.2

To ask people questions or check a place before a main project

is a broad advance check used before official procedures or events

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

to neglect
256 3.8

Fail to care for someone or something you should look after

How Thorough

to inspect
202 2.5
to precheck
4.9
to scan
127 2.7
to glance at
150 2.0
to ignore
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

precheck infinitive
prechecked past
prechecked past participle
prechecking present participle
prechecks third person singular

Morphology

precheck = check (transparent) = pre + check

Adding 'pre-' to the verb 'check' straightforwardly gives the meaning 'check beforehand'.

Etymology

Precheck uses the parts pre- 'before' and check 'to look at or test', so to precheck something is to check it in advance. That's why you precheck your documents or equipment to avoid mistakes later.